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P294 RMR

1996 Fiat Cinquecento S

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,230 mi
Last recorded88,230 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Cinquecento S61,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP294 RMR
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento S
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2008 88,230 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 83,442 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 82,555 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 82,555 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear tow hitch mounts excessively corroded.

nearside rear tyre worn inner tread below1.6mm.

offside front wiper arm requires adjustment.[not clearing offside.]

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento S?

Based on 1,533 MOT tests across 314 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
4,618
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 241
parking brake recording little or no effort 158
Brake pipe excessively corroded 136
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 129
Stop lamp not working 123
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P294 RMR is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento S in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Cinquecento S models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 61,032 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Cinquecento S fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 241 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P294 RMR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecento S typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P294 RMR registered?

P294 RMR is a 1996 Fiat Cinquecento S, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P294 RMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P294 RMR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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